The Philodendron verrucosum is a striking plant, known for its velvety, dark-green leaves with bright, light green veining once they reach maturity.

Even the underside of their leaves, coloured a faded burgundy in between the veins, showcase its adaptability to its native tropical environments.

Unlike many of its Philodendron cousins, this plant is hemiepiphytic, meaning that though they start their lives as epiphytes, clinging to trees, they eventually root themselves in the ground like most other plants.

The parents of this Philodendron were right – it was just a phase.

Ecuador Philodendron are especially well-suited for terrarium environments, because of their high temperature and humidity requirements. These members of the Philodendron family prefer closed terrariums more than anywhere else in the home.

When given the correct conditions, this aroid can act as a beautiful centerpiece or backdrop among other, brighter plants and mosses.